Understanding the genes of yeast is big business. Yeast was one of the first DNAs to be sequenced and mapped, one of workhorse strains that is used in winemaking, baking, and brewing since ancient times. Since those times, new strains have been discovered and created, each one capable of making different kinds of beer, wine, spirits, and bread. By mapping out brewer’s yeasts in particular, scientists hope to understand why one yeast produces a pale ale and another one an amber. [Read more…]
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What do You Need to Know Before Building an In Home Bar?
An in home bar is the ultimate man cave dream. You’d be the envy of all your friends. To construct the perfect in home bar you must first commit to putting in large amounts of planning and labor. These tasks don’t happen overnight. Like any home project, the first step in having your own home bar is planning. What exactly will you have to plan? Well, everything. Get started by asking yourself this set of questions. [Read more…]